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2023 Most Popular Health Professions Schools in Texas

219 Colleges
$44,225 Avg Salary
$18,402 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Health Professions School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, health professions was ranked 3rd in Texas. In fact, 45,833 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Health Professions Schools in Texas to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 219 schools in Texas to see which programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Health Professions program at each school on the list.

Check out the health professions programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Texas.

Our 2023 rankings named The University of Texas at Arlington the most popular school in Texas for health professions students. UT Arlington is a very large public school located in the large city of Arlington.

The average amount in student loans that health professions majors at UT Arlington take out is $25,989. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $142.

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Out of the 219 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center landed the # 2 spot on the list. TTUHSC is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Lubbock.

The average amount in student loans that health professions majors at TTUHSC take out is $25,223. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $242.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Health Professions Schools in Texas list. UTHealth is a medium-sized public school located in the large city of Houston.

The average amount in student loans that health professions majors at UTHealth take out is $22,951. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $203, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Texas A&M University - College Station. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Health Professions Schools in Texas list. Located in the medium-sized city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public college with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that health professions majors at Texas A&M College Station take out is $19,530. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $277.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Texas Woman’s University is a great place for health professions students. Located in the medium-sized city of Denton, TWU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, health professions majors at TWU accumulate an average of around $23,906 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $84.

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#6

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, TX

Lone Star College System came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health Professions Schools in Texas ranking. North Harris Montgomery is a very large public school located in the midsize city of The Woodlands.

While working on their degree, health professions majors at North Harris Montgomery accumulate an average of around $13,664 in student debt.

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With a ranking of #7, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health professions students. UT Health San Antonio is a small public school located in the large city of San Antonio.

While working on their degree, health professions majors at UT Health San Antonio accumulate an average of around $21,527 in student debt.

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The University of Texas Medical Branch did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for health professions students. It came in at #8 on the list. UTMB Galveston is a small public school located in the town of Galveston.

The average amount in student loans that health professions majors at UTMB Galveston take out is $25,611. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $215.

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The College of Health Care Professions - Northwest ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Health Professions Schools in Texas list. CHCP - Northwest is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Houston.

After completing their degree, health professions graduates from CHCP - Northwest carry an average student debt load of $20,414. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $72.

Full Health Professions at The College of Health Care Professions - Northwest Report

Galen College of Nursing - San Antonio came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health Professions Schools in Texas ranking. Galen College of Nursing - San Antonio is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of San Antonio.

After completing their degree, health professions graduates from Galen College of Nursing - San Antonio carry an average student debt load of $33,027. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $114.

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#11

Baylor University

Waco, TX

Baylor University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health Professions Schools in Texas ranking. Baylor is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waco.

Health Professions majors at Baylor take out an average of $24,069 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $660.

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With a ranking of #12, The University of Texas at Austin did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health professions students. UT Austin is a very large public school located in the large city of Austin.

Health Professions majors at UT Austin take out an average of $19,893 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $227, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Health Professions at The University of Texas at Austin Report

With a ranking of #13, San Jacinto Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health professions students. Located in the large suburb of Pasadena, San Jacinto College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, health professions graduates from San Jacinto College take out $12,562 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Health Professions at San Jacinto Community College Report

#14

South Texas College

McAllen, TX

South Texas College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health Professions Schools in Texas ranking. Located in the midsize city of McAllen, South Texas College is a public college with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that health professions majors at South Texas College take out is $8,425.

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The University of Texas at Tyler landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular health professions programs. UT Tyler is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Tyler.

After completing their degree, health professions graduates from UT Tyler carry an average student debt load of $23,564. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $164.

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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for health professions students. It came in at #16 on the list. UT Rio Grande Valley is a very large public school located in the city of Edinburg.

While working on their degree, health professions majors at UT Rio Grande Valley accumulate an average of around $15,971 in student debt.

Read full report on Health Professions at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Austin Community College District ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Health Professions Schools in Texas list. Located in the large city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Health Professions majors at Austin Community College District take out an average of $14,205 in student loans while working on their egree.

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The University of Texas at El Paso ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Health Professions Schools in Texas list. UTEP is a very large public school located in the large city of El Paso.

Health Professions majors at UTEP take out an average of $22,603 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $67, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Read full report on Health Professions at The University of Texas at El Paso

#19

Tyler Junior College

Tyler, TX

Tyler Junior College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for health professions students. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in the city of Tyler, Tyler Junior College is a public college with a large student population.

Health Professions majors at Tyler Junior College take out an average of $16,660 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Houston Community College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health Professions Schools in Texas ranking. Houston Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Houston.

Health Professions majors at Houston Community College take out an average of $18,380 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Health Professions at Houston Community College Report

#21

University of Houston

Houston, TX

University of Houston ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Health Professions Schools in Texas list. Located in the large city of Houston, UH is a public school with a very large student population.

On average, health professions graduates from UH take out $23,708 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $311.

Full Health Professions at University of Houston Report

With a ranking of #22, The University of Texas at San Antonio did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health professions students. UTSA is a very large public school located in the city of San Antonio.

After completing their degree, health professions graduates from UTSA carry an average student debt load of $24,611. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $129.

Read full report on Health Professions at The University of Texas at San Antonio

#23

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX

Texas State University ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Health Professions Schools in Texas list. Located in the small city of San Marcos, Texas State is a public school with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that health professions majors at Texas State take out is $25,594. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $170.

Full Health Professions at Texas State University Report

The University of Texas at Dallas came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health Professions Schools in Texas ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Richardson, UT Dallas is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that health professions majors at UT Dallas take out is $18,469.

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#25

El Centro College

Dallas, TX

El Centro College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health Professions Schools in Texas ranking. Located in the large city of Dallas, El Centro College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, health professions graduates from El Centro College take out $17,384 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#31

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, TX

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional popular schools for Health Professions students in the state of Texas that almost earned our Most Popular Health Professions Schools in Texas award.

Rank College Location
33 Pima Medical Institute - Houston Houston, TX
34 Del Mar College Corpus Christi, TX
35 MSU Texas Wichita Falls, TX
36 Lamar University Beaumont, TX
37 Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX
38 Amarillo College Amarillo, TX
39 RGV Careers Pharr, TX
40 Concorde Career College - San Antonio San Antonio, TX
41 The College of Health Care Professions - Southwest Houston Houston, TX
42 Parker University Dallas, TX
43 The College of Health Care Professions - Fort Worth Fort Worth, TX

Best Health Professions Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Most Popular Health Professions Colleges in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Arizona 24,705
New Mexico 3,731
Oklahoma 6,642

Health Professions Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 322,592
Health & Medical Administrative Services 89,359
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 84,492
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274
Allied Health Professions 82,308
Public Health 40,596
Health Sciences & Services 35,945
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions 29,833
Mental & Social Health Services 29,053
Medicine 28,629
Dental Support Services 26,399
Communication Sciences 22,298
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 20,393
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 18,901
Somatic Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 10,751
Health/Medical Prep Programs 9,210
Other Health Professions 7,984
Dentistry 6,770
Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services 6,158
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 5,115
Alternative Medicine & Systems 3,564
Chiropractic 2,658
Health Aids/Attendants/Orderlies 2,374
Medical Illustration & Informatics 2,089
Optometry 1,822
Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences 1,775
Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services 960
Medical Science 909
Movement & Mind-Body Therapies 294
Alternative Medical Support Services 227
Energy & Biologically Based Therapies 68

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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